UCA Homecoming Events
Calling all alumni and students: Brace yourselves for an unforgettable UCA Homecoming that bridges the past and the present! Get ready to revel in a captivating blend of cherished traditions and modern excitement, where memories will be made and friendships rekindled amidst a sea of boundless Bear pride. The mighty brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. – Theta Psi Chapter will be celebrating their 50th Chapter Anniversary during UCA Homecoming weekend. Check back often as more events are added to the schedule.
Submit Your Event Order Your Shirt Alumni Registration Homecoming 5K BAC Golf Tournament Step Show Registration
Thank you to the UCA Alumni Association’s Homecoming presenting sponsor: Conway Regional Health System.
Sunday, October 22
Cheer on the Volleyball team as they take on North Florida for Youth Day.
Prince Center
1:00 p.m.
Prince Center
1:00 p.m.
Event will include music by DJ Dooley, food, giveaways and all the fun students can have to kick off UCA’s Homecoming Week 2023
Crafton Alumni Pavilion
6:00 p.m.
Crafton Alumni Pavilion
6:00 p.m.
Monday, October 23
Get your UCA gear for the week of Homecoming activities!
Ronnie Williams Student Center
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ronnie Williams Student Center
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Food, rides, prizes, and SO MUCH MORE!! Come out and enjoy free carnival games and rides to celebrate Homecoming week!!
HPER Parking Lot
12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
HPER Parking Lot
12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Join members of the Bear Den to kick off homecoming week. Speeches from President Davis, Coach Brown and more. There will also be performances by the UCA Cheer team, Honey Bear Dance Squad, and announcement of Homecoming Court will all take place.
Farris Center
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Event begins at 7:00 p.m.
Farris Center
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Event begins at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 24
Get your UCA gear for the week of Homecoming activities!
Ronnie Williams Student Center
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Participants will have the opportunity to chalk a personal homecoming message on the SC Block or help decorate the lawn with purple streamers, flags, and more!
Student Center Block & Lawn
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Ronnie Williams Student Center
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Student Center Block & Lawn
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 25
Hear from former Homecoming Queens about what it was like the year of their reign. Watch for the video on social media.
Get your UCA gear for the week of Homecoming activities!
Ronnie Williams Student Center
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ronnie Williams Student Center
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cheer on the Volleyball team as they take on North Alabama and celebrate with Prize Polooza.
Prince Center
6:00 p.m.
Prince Center
6:00 p.m.
Amigurumi crochet is a way to make toys and small figures using crochet stitches. It’s a great introduction to the craft, and Katy, UCA alumna and owner of the Yarn Adventure Truck, will guide you through each step of the process to create your own UCA Bear Ball. Admission is $25 per person and includes the materials to make your embroidered purple bear, snacks, and beverages.
Buffalo Alumni Hall
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Registration: $25 per person
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Buffalo Alumni Hall
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Registration: $25 per person
Register Today
Thursday, October 26
Get your UCA gear for the week of Homecoming activities!
Ronnie Williams Student Center
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join your friends and support the Bears Essential Food Pantry. RSOs, Non-Academic and Academic groups will compete to see who can gather the most food items.
Bears Essential Food Pantry
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Students, are you feeling lucky? Join Housing and Residence Life and IFC for a night of Bear Bingo! There will be food and amazing prizes.
Student Center Ballroom
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Ronnie Williams Student Center
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bears Essential Food Pantry
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Student Center Ballroom
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, October 27
Get your UCA gear for the week of Homecoming activities!
Ronnie Williams Student Center
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ronnie Williams Student Center
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fall Blood Drive for students, faculty, and staff to participate. Sign up on the Arkansas Blood Institute page.
Student Center 215
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Student Center 215
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Homecoming Golf Tournament supporting the BAC. 2 man scramble | $75 per person Tee off at 8:00 AM at Greens at Nutter’s Chapel 1705 S Salem Rd, Conway, AR 72034 Prizes awarded to longest drive on designated 5 hole and closest to the pin on designated 3 hole. Questions? Contact: Garland Dunn at gdenze.dunn@gmail.com OR Franklin Holbrook at fdhwoodx2@gmail.com
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Register Now
Join us for 10+ food trucks at Alumni Circle. All are welcome to attend.
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Alumni Circle and Old Main Lawn
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Alumni Circle and Old Main Lawn
Join the Women’s Giving Circle for a few rounds of bingo with your friends! Enjoy lunch and a champagne toast while taking your chance at winning one of our fabulous prizes. Tickets are $25 per person. Seating is limited.
Buffalo Alumni Hall
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Registration: $25 per person
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Buffalo Alumni Hall
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Registration: $25 per person
Register Today
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Theta Psi Chapter And Alumni Members will be celebrating the 50th reunion of the Theta Psi Chapter. Contact Darryl Arbor or Nick Farr for more information.
Student Center Ballroom
3:30 p.m.
Student Center Ballroom
3:30 p.m.
Join the University of Central Arkansas Alumni Association in presenting the Alumni Service, the Young Alumni, and Volunteer of the Year Awards during a ceremony at the Alumni Awards Celebration. In addition, former award winners and Coming Home Queens will be recognized. Tickets are $30 per person.
McCastlain Hall Ballroom
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner and Program at 6:30 p.m.
Registration: $30 per person
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McCastlain Hall Ballroom
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner and Program at 6:30 p.m.
Registration: $30 per person
Register Today
UCA Homecoming Week is not the same without our one and only UCA Homecoming Step Show! The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and Students for the Propagation of Black Culture (SPBC) team up to give you the UCA HOMECOMING STEP SHOW… BIGGER and BETTER EACH YEAR! NPHC Greeks compete for the title of “HOMECOMING STEP SHOW CHAMPIONS” with a guest host to keep the show amusing and LIT! Who will be the next HOMECOMING STEP SHOW CHAMPIONS? Students get in free in partnership with SGA. Registration is $10 (10/9 – 10/22); $15 (10/23 – 10/26); $20 at the door.
Farris Center
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Event begins at 7:30 p.m.
Step Show Registration
Farris Center
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Event begins at 7:30 p.m.
Step Show Registration
Saturday, October 28
The 5K will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 28 at the Crafton Alumni Pavilion. Registration is $35 per runner and includes your medal and custom t-shirt. Those unable to make it to campus are encouraged to join us virtually and can have your shirt and medal shipped directly to your door. Sponsorship opportunities are available! Get ready to kick-off Homecoming game day with a morning full of vibrant hues! This event is co-hosted by The Bear Den student spirit organization and the UCA Alumni Association and is open for anyone to run!
Crafton Alumni Pavilion
Check-in opens at 6:00 a.m.
Run begins at 7:00 a.m.
Registration: $35 per person
Register Today
Crafton Alumni Pavilion
Check-in opens at 6:00 a.m.
Run begins at 7:00 a.m.
Registration: $35 per person
Register Today
The Class of 1973 50th Reunion is one to be celebrated! The UCA Alumni Association will induct the Class of 1973 into the Half-Century Club. We will share memories and accomplishments since their time on campus.
Center for Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy at Buffalo Alumni Hall
9:30 a.m.
Registration: $15 per person; free for Class of 1973 inductees
Formal invitation to be sent to classmates
Half-Century Club Bio Form
Register Today
Center for Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy at Buffalo Alumni Hall
9:30 a.m.
Registration: $15 per person; free for Class of 1973 inductees
Formal invitation to be sent to classmates
Half-Century Club Bio Form
Register Today
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Theta Psi Chapter and Alumni members will celebrate the 50th reunion of the Theta Psi Chapter 50th Reunion. Contact Darryl Arbor or Nick Farr for details.
UCA Student Center Ballroom
10:00 a.m.
UCA Student Center Ballroom
10:00 a.m.
Join the BAC for their annual Homecoming Brunch.
Fireplace Room in McCastlain **NOTE LOCATION CHANGE**
10:30 a.m.
Register Today
Fireplace Room in McCastlain **NOTE LOCATION CHANGE**
10:30 a.m.
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Delta Zeta alumnae are invited to the DZ House to enjoy a meal and activities with sisters.
Delta Zeta House
11:00 a.m.
Delta Zeta House
11:00 a.m.
Alpha Sigma Tau alumnae are invited to enjoy time with sisters. Please e-mail asthomecoming2023@gmail.com to RSVP! We can’t wait to see you all! Tickets are free.
Alpha Sigma Tau House
11:30 a.m.
Alpha Sigma Tau House
11:30 a.m.
Bill Stephens Track / Soccer Complex
Noon
Bill Stephens Track / Soccer Complex
Noon
Come get a glimpse of this year’s Men’s Basketball squad during Homecoming weekend at our Purple & Gray Scrimmage.
Farris Center
12:30 p.m.
Farris Center
12:30 p.m.
The Dean of Students office, Campus Recreation and Wellness, and Addiction Studies are hosting a sober tailgating event on Saturday, October 28th from 1pm-4pm in the Bear Grounds tailgate area to launch the Bear Truth campaign designed to educate about substance abuse. At this tent the UCA Community will be engaged about healthy behaviors related to alcohol and drugs. There will be a mocktail bar for refreshing drinks and tons of giveaways to include stadium cups with lids, can covers, t-shirts, key chains, buttons, and more! This event will be catered by Tacos 4 Life and Doble. Come get into the homecoming spirit, grab food and freebies, and listen to the sounds of DJ P Smooth of Power 92.3 Jams.
Bear Grounds Tailgating Location
1:00 p.m.
Bear Grounds Tailgating Location
1:00 p.m.
Bear Bash is back! Join the UCA Alumni Association for our Homecoming Tailgate behind Buffalo Alumni Hall. Food provided by Count Porkula and Tazikis.
Buffalo Alumni Hall Courtyard
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Register Today
Buffalo Alumni Hall Courtyard
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Register Today
The UCA Community Care Clinic will be hosting an Open House for homecoming from 1:30 to 3:30. Come tour our new facility, meet the providers, and enter drawings for prizes. We will also offer free health and wellness screens for those interested. Visit our website for more information: https://uca.edu/ccc/
Interprofessional Teaching Center
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Interprofessional Teaching Center
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Cheer on the Football team, spirit squads, and Sugar and Bruce D. Bear as they walk down Bruce Street toward Estes Stadium.
Bruce Street
1:30 p.m.
Bruce Street
1:30 p.m.
The Bears will host Tarleton State University at 4 PM at First Security Field at Estes Stadium. Get your tickets
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Theta Psi Chapter 50th Anniversary Social will be celebrated at the Hilton Garden Inn after the football game. Contact Darryl Arbor or Nick Farr for details.
Hilton Garden Inn Conway – 805 Amity Road, Conway, AR 72032
10:00 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn Conway – 805 Amity Road, Conway, AR 72032
10:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 29, 2023
UCA Gospel Choir will be singing with alumni from previous choirs. Contact Jeromy Hunt, Jr. for details jhunt14@cub.uca.edu.
Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom
2:00 p.m.
Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom
2:00 p.m.